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About UREC 

We are one of the largest student employers on the WSU Pullman campus. We provide opportunities for student development, growth, and learning through job experiences. Multiple wages and Federal Work Study positions are available in multiple areas and with a wide variety of responsibilities with our department. 

University Recreation and the Chinook commit to empowering students and community members to succeed through equitable support and engaging programming. We foster an inclusive climate that enables all to thrive. To learn more about UREC's commitment to inclusion, check out our values and inclusion and accessibility page for more information.

Working for UREC will help prepare you for your job after WSU, as we focus on giving students opportunities to learn and practice skills needed in today's workforce. Our employee development program is based on four learning outcomes:

1. Inclusion: effectively functions with people who have backgrounds, ideas, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own and creates a welcoming environment for all.
2. Leadership: demonstrates leadership in a professional setting
3. Professionalism: demonstrates behaviors appropriate for a professional setting
4. Wellbeing: articulates role of active living in contributing to individual and community health and wellbeing. Educates self and patrons regarding wellbeing concepts so that both can make choices that allow them to achieve their highest quality of life.

Interview Information

Hourly Positions & Job Descriptions

Applications are currently closed.  Applications will open October for a start date of spring 2026

  
*Some positions require training before hiring.

• Adventure Facilitators*

  Adventure Facilitator

  DESCRIPTION

  Adventure Facilitators design and execute wilderness-based and human powered adventure programs. Programs may include backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing/boarding. With assistance from Outdoor Recreation professional staff and others, facilitators are responsible for all aspects of their programs including transportation, equipment needs, food arrangements, required permits or reservations, and all costs associated with the trip/clinic.

  DUTIES

  • Facilitate human powered and wilderness-based programs on campus and in remote regions.
  • Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations, and policy infractions
  • Enforce program, department, University, and state policies
  • Responsible for first response to injuries or illness in accordance with UREC/WSU policies, as well as American Red Cross guidelines (front-country) and Wilderness First Aid training (backcountry areas)
  • Responsible for organizing and implementing emergency evacuation of activity areas as necessary
  • Teach Leave No Trace Awareness courses and log participation

  • Pre- and post-trip work.
  • Inspect equipment and document inspection
  • Research all information pertinent to activities and driving routes to activity site
  • Determine all potential hazards and risks associated with program and area
  • Communicate program details with patrons prior to trip
  • Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed in a timely manner, e.g. participant forms, emergency action plan documents, and post-trip documentation
  • Participate in marketing-related efforts
  • Risk Management.
  • Ensure all participants are using appropriate equipment and techniques for each discipline
  • Monitor participants for proper and safe activity and adherence to procedures
  • Contact emergency services as necessary
  • Inspect and inventory first aid kits
  • Complete Incident reports [JS1] 
  • Report and/or resolve hazards according to training
  • Contact the appropriate staff regarding facility problems needing immediate attention.
  • Follow established procedures for the management of bio-hazardous waste and follow bloodborne pathogen procedures
  • Attendance of mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services, including the following mandatory training.
    • Possess and presents a (i) valid driver’s license, (ii) proof of a personal automobile insurance policy, and (iii) a driver’s abstract/record without any of the events listed in SPPM 7.10 Section 5.3.b in the last 3 years.
  • UREC New Employee Orientation
  • UREC Emergency Response Training, Risk Management Training, and All Staff Training
  • WSU EP15 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • American Red Cross First Aid, Infant/Adult/Child CPR and Adult/Child AED, Epi Pen and Asthma Training, Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission and maintenance of these certifications
  • WSU Van Driver Authorization training and certification
  • Successful completion of activity-specific skills audits for ORC Adventure Facilitators

  • Assist with ORC special events, programs, and other projects as assigned .

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Full-time (6+ credits) WSU student  
  • Wilderness First Aid Certification
  • Leave No Trace Level 1 Certification 
  • Facilitator Training (WSU or other equivalent)
  • Ability to be authorized via WSU to drive Ford Expeditions according to the SPPM 7.10
  • Pass background screening
  • Must have demonstrated good judgment and decision making in regard to the ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate all aspects of an outdoor recreational trip/program

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced level skills in multiple types of outdoor recreational activities
  • Knowledge of or familiarity with trip area
  • Authorized Trailer Driver per current authorization procedures (must be at least 21 years old with 5 years of driving experience)
  • Wilderness First Responder Certification
  • Outdoor industry certifications such as ACA, AMGA, PCIA, AIARE with competency and proficiency in the skill area

  ESSENTIAL WORK COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to operate in a wilderness setting for extended periods of time
  • Knowledge, experience, and ability to troubleshoot outdoor equipment
  • Ability to know, enforce, and role model all ORC, UREC, and WSU policies and procedures, even in potentially stressful situations
  • Ability to organize, prepare and conduct pre-trip meetings
  • Teach and perform the specific technical skill to industry standards
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to interact with people in a positive manner and resolve conflicts involving patrons and leaders
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with multiple constituents
  • Ability to identify and initiate work projects and function independently
  • Ability to think analytically and evaluate possible solutions
  • Ability to prioritize and arrange job assignments
  • Ability to be creative and innovative with new ideas and programs  

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

  Inclusion: effectively functions with people who have backgrounds, ideas, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own and creates a welcoming environment for all.

  Leadership: demonstrates leadership in a professional setting

  Professionalism: demonstrates behaviors appropriate for a professional setting

  Wellbeing: articulates role of active living in contributing to individual and community health and wellbeing. Educates self and patrons regarding wellbeing concepts so that both can make choices that allow them to achieve their highest quality of life.

  HOURS PER WEEK

  Variable, 2-20 hours per week. Must be available during weekends. Availability during academic breaks desired. As an Adventure Facilitator, you will be expected to work a minimum of 5 programs per semester.

  STARTING WAGE

  $17.53/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Paula Kimmerling | Coordinator, Outdoor Adventures | 509-335-4270 | paula.kimmerling@wsu.edu

  NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

  WSU does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to the Compliance and Civil Rights, WSU ADA Coordinator, or WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

• Challenge Facilitators*

  Challenge Facilitator

  DESCRIPTION

  The Challenge Facilitator is responsible for leading groups through experiential education opportunities. Outcomes include teambuilding, problem-solving, fun; among many more. Facilitators are expected to maintain safe and engaging environments for participants.  They work to fulfill client requests while maintaining an idea of what the group needs. Facilitators are expected to help with the maintenance and development of the program. 

  Duties:

  • Enforce program, department, university, and state policies
  • Responsible for first response to injuries or illness in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines and UREC/WSU policies
  • Emergency evacuation of activity areas as necessary
  • Implement emergency procedures as necessary
  • Frame, monitor, and process challenge activities
  • Modify curriculum and activities as necessary for goals, abilities, and safety
  • Conduct and document daily inspection of activity areas and equipment and complete all risk management responsibilities, including reporting all hazards, incidents, and emergencies through program reporting lines
  • Complete appropriate forms as necessary
  • Assist in other tasks to present a professional program to clients

  Risk Management Responsibilities:

  • Complete all accident and incident reports
  • Report hazards through program reporting lines
  • Monitor clients for proper spotting and lifting techniques and safe activity
  • Ensure participants complete the risk and release form
  • Knowledge of the equipment required for activities and appropriate use
  • Recognize damage and/or wear to equipment that could permit malfunction, cause injury, or worse

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  **Required Upon Hire**

  • Challenge Course Practitioner, Level 1, Spotted only / WSU Site Specific, or equivalent, according to the standards set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology as outlined in the Eighth Edition of the Challenge Course and Canopy/Zip Line Tour Standards, or higher
  • American Red Cross (or equivalent) Infant, Child, Adult CPR; Adult/Child AED; Standard First Aid; Asthma Inhaler; Anaphylaxis Auto-Injector, and Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission certification
  • Successful completion of WSU Preventing Sexual Harassment Training
  • Completion of Safety Orientation Checklist

  Required Qualifications:

  • Full-time 6+ WSU student 
    Any pre-hire certification or training (ex. FIT Training, BCTL, etc.)
    Successfully pass background check where applicable
    Pass background screening

  POSITION TYPE

  • WSU On-Campus Student Employment

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  • Variable, 2-6 per week

  DEPARTMENT/COMPANY

  • University Recreation | Outdoor Recreation Center

  FUNDING SOURCE

  • On-Campus Non-Work Study, On-Campus Work-Study

  REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE

  • As a challenge facilitator, you are expected to work 30 hours per semester

  STARTING PAY

  • $16.66-$20.83/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Arturo Gavilanes
  Arturo.gavilanes@wsu.edu
  509-335-8393

• Climbing Wall Supervisor*

  OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

  Climbing Wall Supervisor 

  DESCRIPTION

  The Climbing Wall Supervisor is responsible for supervising the CW Climbing Wall. This includes greeting customers, monitoring for safety, and enforcing policy. This position requires a willingness to learn about climbing. Engaging in staff training is critical, as well as pursuing broader knowledge about the sport. Climbing Wall Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all climbers. 

  Job Duties:

  Climbing Wall

  • Enforce program, department, University, and state policies; 
  • Responsible for first response to injuries or illness in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines and UREC/WSU policies 
    Emergency evacuation of activity areas as necessary
  • Lead/facilitate/instruct climbing wall program activities
  • Create a welcoming and inclusive environment through positive customer interactions and professional conduct
  • Supervise the climbing wall participant usage including emergency response and enforcement of usage policies
  • Conduct equipment and safety inspections, log equipment usage and administer belay certification program
  • Complete appropriate forms as necessary
  • Clean and maintain facility and equipment

  Attendance of mandatory meetings and in-service training's (10%)
  Assist with or supervise special events, programs, route setting, and other projects as assigned (15 %)

  Risk Management Job Duties:

  • Ensure all belayers are using appropriate equipment and belay techniques
  • Monitor participants for proper and safe activity and adherence to procedures
  • Contact emergency services when necessary
  • Inspect and inventory first aid kits
  • Complete Incident and Accident reports and submit to Coordinator, Outdoor Programs Report and/or resolve hazards according to training
  • Contact the appropriate staff regarding facility problems needing immediate attention.
  • Follow established procedures for the management of bio-hazardous waste and follow bloodborne pathogen procedures
  • Completion of Safety Orientation Checklist
  • Departmental policies and procedures knowledge
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities knowledge

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Proficiency demonstrated in UREC Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) course

  or

  Current CWI certification (Professional Climbing Instructors Association, American Mountain Guide Association, Climbing Wall Association, etc.)

  • Full-time 6+ WSU student
  • Successfully pass background check where applicable

  Preferred Qualification:

  • Belay instructor certified through University Recreation
  • Knowledge and experience in bouldering, climbing, belaying, and group management
  • Familiarity with climbing movement principles
  • Knowledge and experience with computers
  • Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures
  • Strong customer service skills

  POSITION TYPE

  WSU On-Campus Student Employment

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  Variable, typically 6-12

  DEPARTMENT/COMPANY

  Outdoor Recreation Center

  FUNDING SOURCE

  On-Campus Non-Work Study, On-Campus Work-Study

  REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE

  As a Climbing Wall Supervisor, you will be expected to work a minimum of two shifts per week.

  STARTING PAY

  $16.66/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Arturo Gavilanes
  Arturo.gavilanes@wsu.edu
  Orc.wsu.edu
  509-335-8393

• Group Fitness Instructor*

  Fitness and Educational Development

  Non-Credit Recreational Course Instructor (Fitness, Dance, Martial Arts, Health & Safety)

  Duties:

  • (55%) Lead instruction courses for anywhere from 5-40 people in the following locations: Student Recreation Center, Stephenson Fitness, and Chinook Student Center
  • (15%) Develop and implement a lesson plan of a set of progression steps for skill development necessary for the course
  • (5%) Attend and complete necessary trainings and maintain required certifications
  • (5%) Prepare all instructional materials and required equipment lists
  • (5%) Conduct and document daily inspection of activity areas and equipment
  • (3%) Enforce program, department, University, and state policies
  • (2%) Handle on-site inquiries, conflict situations, and concerns
  • (2%) Administer first aid/handle emergency situations as necessary
  • (2%) Complete appropriate forms as necessary
  • (2%) Responsible for emergency evacuation of activity areas as necessary
  • (2%) Assist in other tasks to present a complete and well-planned course to students
  • (2%) Other duties as assigned

  Essential Skills:

  • Ability to successfully complete the FIT course and audition
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screening for teaching ability and knowledge
  • Ability to resolve conflicts involving patrons
  • Ability to work in multiple UREC locations (Student Recreation, Chinook Student Center, Stephenson Fitness Center)
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong background in the specific activity they will be teaching
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to organize and lead a class in a logical and well-planned manner
  • Timeliness/professionalism

  Requirements

  • Successful completion of the Fitness Instructor Training course, offered through UREC
  • Successful completion of apprentice hours & required training
  • Successful completion of group fitness audition

  Additional Requirements

  • Departmental policies and procedures knowledge
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities and knowledge
  • Additional risk management and emergency procedure training, as developed and required

  Training Preferred:

  • Prior teaching experience in a relevant activity
  • Certification by the governing organization of their activity (AFAA, ACE, ADA, etc.)
  • NOTE: Whenever possible, University Recreation will assist instructors in getting such certifications if appropriate. For those interested in fitness instruction who do not have formal certifications/experience, training through University Recreation's FIT (Fitness Instructor Training) course is required. These courses are offered throughout the academic year; check here for updates. 

  Risk Management Responsibilities:

  • Complete all accident and incident reports
  • First response to all emergencies
  • Contact emergency services when necessary
  • Report emergencies through the program reporting lines
  • Inspect and document all activity sites and equipment for safety
  • Report hazards through the program reporting lines
  • Monitor participants for proper and safe activity
  • Ensure participants fill out Risk and Release forms as necessary
  • Properly follow procedures for clean up and disposal of biohazard waste
  • Inspect 1st Aid/AED kits on a regular basis
  • Manage all real or possible risks, including potentially moving or canceling activities
  • Follow the published course lesson plan and the skill development progressions as established for the class
  • Knowledge of the equipment required for the activity and how to recognize damage or wear that could permit the equipment to malfunction, causing injury or worse.

  Learning Outcomes:

  Leadership

  1. Demonstrate leadership in a professional setting
  2. Produce effective communication and conflict resolution
  3. Identify practical and efficient decision-making methods

  Well-being

  1. Employ appropriate and professional interpersonal skills
  2. Demonstrate effective time management
  3. Identify the basic components of leading a healthy lifestyle

  Cultural Competency

  1. Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses
  2. Determine suitable behavior in a culturally diverse environment
  3. Recognize individuals' potential and contributions within the community

  HOURS PER WEEK:

  Determined by course type

  LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  Level 1, suitable for entry

  STARTING PAY:

  $19.27-$24.10 per hour, depending on the type of course and levels of experience

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Laura Yasinitsky, Assistant Director, Fitness & Operations

  509-335-0937, laura.yasinitsky@wsu.edu

• Lifeguard*

  Lifeguard

  Position Details:

  A UREC Lifeguard primarily provides patron surveillance at 3 on campus pools (the Student Recreation (SRC) Center Pool/Spa, Gibb Pool, and Smith Pool).  They also complete various cleaning tasks while working at the SRC Pool and perform water chemistry testing at all 3 pools.  Other parts of the lifeguard position involve attending and participating in monthly trainings, responding to injuries and illnesses, and enforcing facility policies.

  Duties:

  •    Supervise the aquatic environment to ensure the health and safety of the patrons; 
  •    Conduct and document daily inspection of aquatic areas and equipment; 
  •    Participate in 4 hours of monthly inservice training sessions; 
  •    Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations, rule enforcement, and discipline; 
  •    Administer first aid/handle emergency situations and complete appropriate forms as necessary; 
  •    Perform related secondary duties as assigned; 
  •    Responsible for emergency evacuation of activity areas as necessary; 
  •    First response to all emergencies in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines and UREC/WSU policies;
  •    Contact emergency services when necessary;
  •    Report emergencies through proper reporting lines;
  •    Complete all accident and incident reports;
  •    Inspect and document all activity sites and equipment for safety;
  •    Report hazards through proper reporting lines;
  •    Monitor participants for proper and safe activity;
  •    Ensure participants fill out Risk and Release forms as necessary;
  •    Properly follow procedures for clean up and disposal of biohazard waste;
  •    Inspect First Aid/AED kits at the beginning of each shift;
  •    Complete water chemistry tests for all bodies of water, as applicable, at the beginning of each shift;
  •    Manage all real or possible risks including potentially moving or canceling activities;
  •    Responsible for evacuation of aquatic areas as necessary;
  •    Other duties as assigned;

  Required Qualifications:

  •    Applicants must successfully complete the WSU Aquatic pre-employment swimming evaluation;
  •    This evaluation is the American Red Cross pre-course session
  •    Prerequisite 1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence (150/50 yards)
  •    1) Jump into the water from the side of the pool, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards
  •    2) After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes b treading.
  •    3) After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.
  •    While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control.
  •    You may use Front Crawl(/Freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both.  Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
  •    Swim goggles are allowed for this prerequisite.
  •    Prerequisite 2: Timed Event
  •    You have 1 minute and 40 seconds to complete the following sequence:
  •    Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.  Your face may be in or out of the water.
  •    Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to retrieve a 10 pound object.
  •    Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface.  Swimming the distance underwater is permitted.
  •    Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.
  •    Swim Goggles are not allowed for this prerequisite.
  •    Successfully pass a WSU Background Check;
  •    Successfully pass a WSU Community Standards Records Check;
  •    WSU Student enrolled in 6 or more Pullman campus credits

  Pre-Employment Position Requirements (once hired):

  •    American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification is the preferred lifeguarding certification (if needed);
  •    American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification (if needed);
  •    American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification;
  •    American Red Cross Epi Pen and Asthma Certifications;
  •    Successful completion of the WSU Safety Orientation Checklist;
  •    Successful completion of WSU Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training;
  •    Handheld radio protocol;
  •    Successful completion of all audits, re-certifications and written exams;
  •    Attendance at required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service’s;
  •    Departmental policies and procedures knowledge;
  •    Departmental risk management responsibilities knowledge;
  •    Additional risk management and emergency procedure training as developed and required;

  Preferred Employment Qualifications:

  •    American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification;
  •    American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification;
  •    American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification;
  •    American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification;
  •    Previous experience as an employed Lifeguard;

  Essential Skills: 

  •    Ability to resolve conflicts;
  •    Customer service skills;
  •    Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations;
  •    Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures;
  •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

  UREC Learning Outcomes:

  1.    Inclusion – Effectively functions with people who have backgrounds, ideas, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own and creates a welcoming environment for all.
  2.    Leadership – Demonstrates leadership in a professional setting.
  3.    Professionalism – Demonstrates behaviors appropriate for a professional setting.
  4.    Wellbeing – Articulates role of active living in contributing to individual and community health and wellbeing.  Educates self and patrons regarding wellbeing concepts so that both can make choices that allow them to achieve their highest quality of life.

  Hours Per Week:

  Variable, typically, 10-20 hours per week.

  Hourly Wage:

   $17.48

  Contact:

  Jared Lindorfer, Manager, Aquatics & Scheduling, 509-335-5407

• Membership Attendant

  SRC and Chinook Membership Attendant

  Position Overview:
  
  The SRC and Chinook Membership Attendant is responsible for greeting and assisting patrons, handling inquiries and conflicts, completing cash transactions, and maintaining records. They also act as first responders in emergencies, enforce policies, and ensure participant safety. 
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Enrolled in 6 or more WSU credits

  Duties:

  • Greet and assist patron who enter and exit the facility
  • Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations
  • Complete cash transactions and make deposits
  • Assist constituents in accessing pertinent information and resources
  • Maintain program support materials, information files, and records
  • Enforce program, department, University, and state policies
  • Uphold UREC privacy standards; uphold SRC facility access policies
  • Input various data entry

  Essential Skills:
  

  • Departmental policies and procedure knowledge
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities knowledge
  • Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
  • Mandatory to work one school break (i.e Fall, Winter or Spring)
  • First responder to all emergences
  • Follow proper protocols to report emergencies through appropriate program reporting lines
  • Monitor participants for proper and safe activity
  • Ensure participants fill out our risk and release forms as necessary
  • Properly follow procedures for clean-up and disposal of bio-hazard waste
  • Activate EMS when required for all injuries, fire, bomb threat or other emergencies
  • Assist Student Facility Manager with the evacuation of the facilities when warranted

  Trainings Required & Provided:

  • Attendance at all required staff meetings, trainings, and in-services
  • Successful completion of Safety Orientation Checklist
  • Successful completion of WSU Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • Handheld radio protocol
  • Attendance at all required staff meetings, trainings, and in-services
  • Additional risk management and emergency procedure training as developed and required
  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED
  • American Red Cross Epi Pen and Asthma Training
  • Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission

  UREC Learning Outcomes:

  Inclusion

  • Effectively functions with people who have backgrounds, ideas, attitudes, and behaviors that are different from their own and creates a welcoming environment for all.

  Leadership

  • Demonstrate leadership in a professional setting

  Professionalism

  • Demonstrate behaviors appropriate for a professional setting

  Well-being

  • Articulates role of active living in contributing to individual and community health and wellbeing. Educates self and patrons regarding wellbeing concepts so that both can make choices that allow them to achieve their highest quality of life.

  Starting Hourly Wage:$16.66

  Contact: Membership Coordinator, David Grassi, 335-4227

• Personal Trainer*

  Fitness and Educational Development

  Personal Trainer

  Personal Trainers will also work at least one shift per week as a Weight Room Attendant in the SRC or teach a group fitness class.

  Duties

  • Conduct initial consultation meeting with each client prior to training sessions
  • Administer Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to client prior to training sessions, and
    collect physician's consent when necessary
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete client records
  • Responsible for tracking client progress and keeping accurate and legible records
  • Maintain trainer/client confidentiality
  • Develop and create a personalized exercise program for each client relative to his/her needs, abilities,
    and personal goals
  • Provide clients with knowledge in health and fitness according to national industry guidelines (ACSM)
  • Provide clients with support, motivation, and expertise
  • Provide clients with knowledge so they can progress toward an independent routine
  • Trainers are required to stay abreast of fitness industry standards and trends
  • Conduct body composition and fitness assessments
  • Work at least one shift per week as a University Recreation Weight Room Attendant (3 hours per shift)
    or teach one group fitness class.

  Essential Skills

  • Ability to pass pre-employment screening on fitness guidelines, anatomy, and kinesiology
  • Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Training Required (will be available to attendant candidates)

  • Current certification by ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, ACE, or equivalent
  • American Red Cross (or equivalent) First Aid, CPR and AED
  • American Red Cross (or equivalent) Epi Pen and Asthma Training
  • Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission

  Additional Requirements

  • Pass background screening
  • Be available to work in multiple facilities including the Student Recreation Center, Chinook Student
    Center and Down Under Recreation Center.
  • Successful completion of WSU Sexual Harassment Training
  • Attendance at all required staff meetings, trainings, and in-services
  • Maintenance of CPR/AED/First Aid
  • UREC Orientation
  • Completion of Safety Orientation Checklist
  • Handheld radio protocol
  • Attendance at required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service
  • Departmental policies and procedures knowledge
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities knowledge
  • Additional risk management and emergency procedure training as developed and required

  Preferred Training

  • Movement Studies (Kinesiology), Health and Fitness Teaching, Athletic Training, or related major

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  Varies

  STARING WAGE

  $23.30/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Clay Baxter, Fitness Coordinator: Personal Training & Small Group Training
  clay.baxter@wsu.edu

• Rental Shop Attendant

  OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

  RENTAL ATTENDENT

  DESCRIPTION

  The Rental Shop Attendant position is primarily responsible for assistance with the daily operations of the
  Outdoor Rental Shop. This includes providing equipment knowledge and customer service to patrons, repairing
  and maintaining rental gear, and ensuring organization of the rental shop. This position has specific duties and
  responsibilities, which are listed below.

  Duties:

  • Assist with operation of the Outdoor Equipment Rental Shop
  • Take equipment reservations in-person and provide relevant information over the phone
  • Complete rental transactions including receipt of payment, inspection of equipment, and policy
    enforcement
  • Responsible for organization and inventory of equipment
  • Understand associated outdoor safety equipment
  • Assist with equipment repair and maintenance
  • Demonstrate gear knowledge
  • Promote ORC Programs
  • Attendance of mandatory meetings and in-service trainings
  • Assist with UREC special events, programs, and other projects as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

  Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge and experience in use of outdoor equipment
  • Knowledge and experience with PC computer databases
  • Ability to creatively problem solve equipment related issues
  • Competency in cash handling procedures
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with multiple constituents
  • Ability to identify and initiate work projects and function independently
  • Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50lbs.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Pre-Employment Training Required (will be available to candidates):

  • UREC New Employee Orientation
  • WSU Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • American Red Cross First Aid, Infant/Adult/Child CPR and Adult/Child AED
  • American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens

  Additional Requirements:

  • Pass background screening
  • Maintenance of CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
  • Departmental policies and procedures knowledge
  • Attendance at required staff meetings and trainings

  Training Required:

  • Completion of Safety Orientation Checklist
  • CPR/AED first aid training
  • Handheld radio protocol
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities and policies
  • Area specific technical gear training

  POSITION TYPE

  WSU On Campus Student Employment

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  Variable, typically 6-12

  DEPARTMENT/COMPANY

  Outdoor Recreation Center

  FUNDING SOURCE

  On-Campus Non-Work Study, On-Campus Work-Study

  REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE

  As an ORC Rental Shop Attendant, you will be required to work a minimum of two shifts per week.

  STARTING PAY

  $16.66/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  
  509-335-0104 | matt.wagner@wsu.edu

• Weight Room Attendant

  Weight Room Attendant

  (SRC, Chinook & SFC)

  Duties:

  • Handle cleanliness of all areas designated to the Weight Room Attendant Position (25%)
  • Clean and service equipment and machines (15%)
  • Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations and discipline (10%)
  • Administer first aid/handle emergencies as necessary (10%)
  • Complete appropriate forms as necessary (2.5%)
  • Enforce program, department, University, and state policies (15%)
  • Supervise patrons and their activities, ensuring the safety (15%)
  • Assist in any emergency evacuation (5%)
  • Other duties as assigned (2.5%)

  Essential Skills:

  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks
  • Ability to resolve conflicts involving patrons
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of the facility and its equipment, this knowledge can be attained by attending the mandatory training session
  • Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Familiarity with exercise principles, resistance training and exercise training equipment

  Training Required (will be available upon hire):

  • New Employee Orientation
  • UREC All-Staff Training
  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED
  • American Red Cross Epi Pen and Asthma Training
  • Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission

  Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Pass WSU Student Conduct History Check

  Additional Requirements

  • Successful completion of WSU Sexual Harassment Training
  • Attendance at all required staff meetings, trainings, and in-services
  • Maintenance of CPR/AED/First Aid
  • UREC Orientation
  • Completion of Safety Orientation Checklist
  • Handheld radio protocol
  • Attendance at required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service
  • Departmental policies and procedures knowledge
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities knowledge
  • Additional risk management and emergency procedure training as developed and required
  • Be available to work in multiple facilities including the Student Recreation Center, Chinook Student Center and Down Under Recreation Center.

  RISK MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • First response to all emergencies; Report emergencies through program reporting lines
  • Contact emergency services when necessary
  • Assist Student Facility Manager with the evacuation of the facilities when warranted;
  • Complete all paperwork associated with injuries and emergencies, and submit them to the Fitness Services Coordinator
  • Inspect and document all activity sites and equipment for safety
  • Report hazards through program reporting lines
  • Monitor participants for proper and safe activity
  • Ensure participants fill out Risk and Release forms as necessary
  • Follow established procedures for the management of bio-hazardous waste and follow blood borne pathogen procedures
  • Inspect 1st Aid/AED kits at the beginning of each shift
  • Complete all paperwork associated with facility checklists and submit them to the Fitness Services Coordinator
  • Contact the appropriate staff regarding facility problems needing immediate attention.

  UREC Learning Outcomes

  Inclusion

  1. Seek to improve knowledge of diversity and inclusion through interactions with people different from themselves
  2. Determine suitable behavior in a culturally diverse environment
  3. Recognize individuals’ potential and contributions within the community

  
  Leadership

  1. Demonstrate leadership in a professional setting
  2. Produce effective communication and conflict resolution
  3. Identify practical and efficient decision making methods

  
  Professionalism

  1. Provides accurate information to patrons and coworkers
  2. Use appropriate language with patrons, coworkers & supervisors that conveys responsibility and positivity
  3. Communicates in advance with supervisors regarding conflicts to prioritize solving them independently

  
  Well-being

  1. Employ appropriate and professional interpersonal skills
  2. Demonstrate effective time management
  3. Identify the basic components to leading a healthy lifestyle

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  Variable, typically 9 -12 hours per week.  Must be available for weekend hours.

  STARTING PAY

  $16.66/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Ka’imi Kuenzli, Coordinator of Fitness Services kaimi.kuenzli@wsu.edu

  509-335-7318

• Cougar Kids Camp Group Leader

  Youth Programs

  Cougar Kids Camp Group Leader

  Duties:

  • Conduct and document daily inspection of activity areas and equipment (5%);
  • Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations and discipline (15%);
  • Administer first aid/handle emergency situations and contact emergency services as necessary (2.5%);
  • Complete appropriate forms as necessary (5%);
  • Enforce program, department, University, and state policies (5%);
  • Prepare and supervise camp activities and facilities (20%);
  • Supervise movement of campers between stations (5%);
  • Supervise pool/locker room activities (5%);
  • Assist with camper check in/check out procedures (5%);
  • Instruct campers in various sport, game, craft and outdoor activities (25%);
  • Report emergencies and hazards through program reporting lines (2.5%);
  • Other duties as assigned (5%).

  Essential Skills:

  • Ability to resolve conflicts involving campers
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of camp games and activities
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Experience with pool activities preferred

  Pre-Employment Certification & Training (will be available to candidates):

  • Pass background screening
  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED
  • American Red Cross Epi Pen and Asthma Training
  • Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission
  • Successful completion of WSU Sexual Harassment Training

   

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  • Variable, must be available for a minimum of 20-40 hours PER week
  • Shifts are Monday – Friday
  • This position runs from the middle of May to the middle of August each summer

  LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

  Level 3, Suitable for entry

  STARTING PAY

  $16.85/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Sports & Youth Programs Coordinator

  SRC 250, 335-9660

• Intramural Official

  Intramural Sports

  Intramural Official
  

  Duties:

  • Conduct daily inspection of activity areas and check legality of equipment (2.5%);
  • Assist with field/court set-up and tear-down (4%);
  • Handle on site inquiries, concerns, conflict situations and discipline (10%);
  • Complete appropriate forms as necessary (4%);
  • Enforce program, department, University, and state policies (10%);
  • Conduct pregame conference (2.5%);
  • Officiate sport contests within game rules and intramural policies (60%);
  • Inform the Supervisor of all injuries, ejections, or protests (1%);
  • Monitor participants for proper and safe activity (2.5%);
  • Ensure participants fill our Risk and Release forms as necessary (2.5%);
  • Other duties as assigned (1%).

  Essential Skills:

  • Ability to resolve conflicts involving patrons
  • Customer service skills
  • Leadership ability
  • Ability to uphold departmental policies in stressful situations
  • Ability to recognize risks and implement departmental risk management procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of game rules
  • Experience as sports official preferred

  Training Required & Provided:

  • Attendance at required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service
  • First Aid Training
  • Adult/Child CPR/AED Training
  • Preventing Disease Transmission/Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • Departmental policies and procedures knowledge
  • Departmental risk management responsibilities knowledge
  • Additional risk management and emergency procedure training as developed and required

  Training Preferred:

  • National Association Sports Officiating Certification
  • Previous sports officiating experience

  APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

  • Variable, must be available for a minimum of 12 hours a week
  • Shifts are primarily Monday – Thursday evenings, all day Sunday

  • LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

  Level 1 Suitable for entry

  STARTING PAY

  $15.00/hour

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Coordinator, Intramural Sports

  SRC 250, 335-2218

• Cougar Crew Assistant Coach

  COUGAR CREW

  ASSISTANT COACH 

  2025-2026 

  POSITION TERM:                    10 month (August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026) 

  Applications due by June 4

  SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

  This position will be responsible for the development of technically, mentally, and physically competitive student athletes to represent Washington State University Cougar Crew, a varsity club sport within University Recreation. Duties include implementing an effective training program, active and ongoing recruitment, and ensuring team compliance with University Recreation and Washington State University policies and procedures.   

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Under the direction of the Cougar Crew Head Coach, recruit, train, and develop WSU student-athletes to compete successfully against college competition in a high-quality Men's and Women's Crew Sport Club.  Plan and supervise Cougar Crew practices according to industry best practices, appropriate skill progression, risk management, and safety as outlined by U.S. Rowing and University Recreation.  Assist in developing and instructing sport and position-specific systems and strategies, emphasizing tactical components.  Evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies and utilize information to design and deliver instructional opportunities to teach student-athletes how to improve technical and strategic execution.  Assist in conducting conditioning programs in coordination with strength and conditioning staff, following recognized and approved methods of improving power, speed, strength, and aerobic performance, consistent with industry safety and health standards.  Supervise the team at home and away competitions, providing necessary support to team members and ensuring appropriate team conduct.  Foster an environment that supports the well-being of student athletes.   
  • Work with the University Recreation Assistant Director for Sports & Youth Programs and the Cougar Crew Head Coach to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Cougar Crew assistant coaching staff, including Graduate Assistants and volunteer coaches, according to University Recreation and Washington State University policies.  Conduct written semester evaluations for Graduate Assistants according to University policies.  
  • Abide by and comply with the policies of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX) including, but not limited to, ensuring that all Title IX matters are reported in accordance with applicable law, attend mandatory training concerning the University’s Executive Policy 15 (policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment),  
  • Abide by and comply with University rules and regulations relating to the conduct and administration of the Cougar Crew program.  Attend and complete all trainings required by University Recreation and the University, as directed by the Cougar Crew Head Coach and/or the University Recreation Assistant Director for Sports & Youth Programs.   
  • Serve as a first responder to injuries and other emergencies at practices and competitions. 
  • Operate university vehicles and boat trailers according to state and university policy in order to transport athletes to practice and competition; 
  • Complete and submit necessary paperwork and documentation regarding accidents, incidents, results, participation and practice plans in compliance with University Recreation and WSU policy.   
  • Perform and/or coordinate boat, facility and equipment maintenance with University Recreation Sport Club administrative staff as necessary; 
  • Work with University Recreation Sport Club administrative staff including Cougar Crew Head Coach, University Recreation staff and Crew Club student officers to plan competition, travel, purchase equipment and manage budget in accordance with University Recreation and WSU policy.  Assist in periodic review and evaluation of program goals, analyzing findings, identifying areas requiring improvement, and pursuing more efficient methods and processes. 
  • Complete and maintain all forms and records as required for student athlete academic and competitive eligibility and inform the athletes of applicable rules and regulations.   
  • Assist with or manage student-athlete recruitment process.  Successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the scope of the team, University, conference and applicable regulations at all times. Collaborate with other department and university staff in designing official and unofficial visits in compliance with all University, conference and NCAA regulations.  Establish and develop relationships with appropriate high school and junior college officials, amateur club coaches, and coaches within the sport’s national governing body for positioning the university nationally.  Develop, maintain, and use master recruit databases to support decision-making, assessments, evaluations, and program review.  
  • Participate in events, activities, and/or efforts to foster support for the Crew Club 

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Collegiate or club rowing coaching experience 
  • Ability to obtain US Rowing Level 2 Coaching certification within 6 months of hire. 
  • Ability to obtain American Red Cross AED/CPR/First Aid certification within 1 month of hire 
  • Must have or ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and WSU van driver’s authorization within 1 month of hire. 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a goal-oriented team. 
  • Demonstrated success in working with a diverse group of athletes. 

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • 2 or more years of competitive crew coaching experience at the collegiate club or varsity level 
  • Level 2 or higher US Rowing Coaching certification 
  • Experience in maintaining and transporting rowing equipment 
  • Experience in rowing club administration 
  • Experience in fundraising and donor development 
  • Success in recruiting new and experienced rowers 
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership/management skills. 

   

  MONTHLY SALARY: $3500 - $4000 (10 months) 

  Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation. 

  BACKGROUND CHECK:

  This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. 

   

  Required Documents: 

  1. Resume 
  2. Cover Letter 
  3. Contact information (email and phone number) of a minimum of 2 professional references.

  Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 

  Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

  WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. 

  Notice of Non-Discrimination  

  In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.

  Apply here

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to the Compliance and Civil Rights, WSU ADA Coordinator, or WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.